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Interim Group/Senior Auditor - Financial
Job Ref: Bristol 5257066
Pay Rate: £277.11 per day PAYE
Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
Role Length: This opening assignment is for 2-3 months
City: BRISTOL
Someone with relevant internal (not external) audit experience, ideally in local authority who is a motivated and dynamic self-starter who can deliver audits at both operational and strategic level. Being comfortable to communicate effectively in relation to audit matters at senior management level will also be a key skill.
The Group Auditor role is a Senior Auditor role. Candidates will have demonstrable experience of successful completion of internal audits in the public sector. The audit work will be of a complex nature in a large and diverse organisation which itself is facing significant challenges. Robust internal audit experience and excellent communication skills are a must for this role. Implementing audit policies and procedures, including new techniques and coverage of new areas, undertaking the larger, complex systems, financial and non-financial audits, applying a risk based approach, as a contribution to the assessment, maintenance and improvement of the control environment to support annual assurance statements;
Providing financial, systems and internal control advice, training and support to colleagues/customers/project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist and support the Audit Manager to achieve individual and team objectives and defined performance indicators.
Contribute to the provision of ICT audit coverage by undertaking the larger, more complex ICT audits which address the various facets of a secure and well controlled ICT environment.
Maintain and improve the internal control environment, by undertaking the larger and more complex assignments, risk based reviews of systems and controls, reporting on findings, providing audit opinions as appropriate, making recommendations for improved controls and contributing to the preparation of assurance statements as required.
As part of the above ensure compliance with legislation, Council regulations and policies and conformity with good professional practice.
Contribute to the provision of a risk management framework linked to existing management processes which develop a risk embracing culture Council-wide, by undertaking various activities and assignments which help to further develop the Council's risk management arrangements.
Contribute to the development of audit professional standards required by the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) April 2017. Such standards being mandatory for all principal local authorities and other relevant bodies subject to the Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2015. Support the requirements of other regulatory and inspection bodies such as the external auditors.
Minimise any potential losses to the Council by way of fraud and irregularity, including effecting any recovery action and correcting any weaknesses in internal control which may have contributed to their occurrence, by investigating potential cases of fraud and other irregularities, and identifying and dealing with those responsible.
Undertake data matching exercises, fraud testing and other anti-fraud activities including the provision of training to Council officers.
Provide advice, guidance, training and support to colleagues/auditees on audit, systems, fraud, internal control, risk management governance or financial matters, to ensure understanding and consistency of approach.
Provide advice and guidance on the control framework for systems under development or subject to change. Undertake or assist with larger, more complex projects, reviews and assignments, which may be of a corporate or multi-disciplinary nature.
Qualifications:
A professional accountancy qualification (CCAB, preferably CIPFA), a professional audit qualification (CIA), ICT audit qualification i.e. QICA or exceptionally, a professional qualification in another discipline.
Knowledge:
An in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory responsibilities, financial arrangements and appropriate policies and procedures, that constitutes the regulatory framework.
An in-depth knowledge of financial and operational procedures, preferably in a local authority.
Have a working knowledge of Microsoft office applications or equivalent including the following: Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and have a willingness to learn new applications and technology as appropriate.
Experience:
Experience of successful involvement in auditing various aspects of the internal control environment consisting of risk management, internal control and corporate governance in a large diverse organisation (preferably in a local or public authority). This will include involvement with service professionals at a senior level, experience of modern audit techniques and recent developments, and fraud investigation and interviewing skills.
Extensive experience of report preparation and presentation.
Some experience of corporate or cross organisation working, preferably in a local or public authority.
Skills & Abilities:
The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure, resolving competing demands and issues.
The ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and textually to establish effective working relationships with colleagues and auditees.
The ability to demonstrate an aptitude in the use of ICT in the execution of audit work for example using computer assisted audit techniques.
The ability to think creatively, and undertake high profile projects and investigations, including frauds, and bring them to a successful conclusion.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Clients are generally looking for candidates who are local to, or who can commute easily to the place of work. It will help your application if your CV states, in broad terms, where you reside – there is no need for a full address.
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If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension, you will be working at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than umbrella pay terms. We do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles.
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Job Ref: Bristol 5257066
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